Berea Lutheran Church

03/15/2026

Based on weather reports, the Elders of Berea have CANCELLED tomorrow's worship service (3/15). May the Lord keep you warm and safe.

Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD:
though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as SNOW;
though they are red like crimson,
they shall become like wool. (Isaiah 1:18)

02/22/2026

Pastor David Schierenbeck was installed today as assistant pastor. We thank the Lord for the gifts He continues to give Berea through our pastors!
"Dear Lord, to Your true servants give
The grace to You alone to live
Set free from sin to serve You, Lord,
They go to share Your living Word
The gospel message to proclaim
That all may know Your saving name." (WS #780:1)

02/18/2026

Based on incoming reports of unsafe road conditions we will be CANCELLING our Ash Wednesday service. None of our streamers are able to make it to the service. If you were planning to venture out, the food is ready in the gym. We will serve anyone who comes and have a devotion in the gym. Please share this information with anyone who may not regularly check their emails.

For Ash Wednesday service at home, please consider
Messiah EC - https://www.youtube.com/live/Ewz7-72PWXE?si=ywUnIt9d2jKHU0qo
St. John's Okabena - https://www.youtube.com/live/Ewz7-72PWXE?si=ywUnIt9d2jKHU0qo
Immanuel Mankato - https://www.youtube.com/.lutheranchurchm388/streams

09/06/2025

It was a beautiful morning to walk in the Inver Grove Heights parade!

05/18/2025

Registration is OPEN! We are also looking for volunteers to teach, do arts and crafts, assist the students, provide snacks, and run recess. Dates are set for June 23-27th. If you would like to help out, please contact our VBS Director, Krista Gurgel.
Register your child(ren): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwTTh5fuSJfPSfnxLUlJ2dOVeJ_HSuF0XR6dTSDMKJUdFk3A/viewform
Volunteer for VBS:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffLzKGmjAzeN8FBPHqIOfcBgagbr_yz3-hygF4rb8gmLOnZQ/viewform

05/16/2025

If you are traveling to Berea from the east this weekend, be advised that the area of 494 and Hwy 52 will be shut down. Detours will be posted, and the link below shares a few alternative routes.

🚧 MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE ALERT FOR IGH, SSP, WSP 🚧

Starting TODAY - Friday, May 16 - at 10 PM, both directions of I-494 in Inver Grove Heights will be closed as crews work on the U.S. 52 bridge over the freeway. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plans to reopen all lanes by 5 AM Monday, May 19.

Detours will be posted, and ramp closures are expected. Additionally:

- Mendota Road/Southview Blvd (CR 14) will be closed eastbound at TH 52 (westbound remains open); and,

- 70th Street (CR 26) will be closed westbound at TH 52 (eastbound remains open).

I hope this helps in planning routes this weekend. For more info, visit MnDOT’s project page - https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy52invergroveheights/

04/28/2025

“Be strong and courageous in the LORD!”
Blessings to our confirmands - Kaden, Nolan, Paige, and Siara.

04/26/2025

Our confirmand's are armed with the Word and ready for action. May the Lord be with Nolan, Kaden, Siara, and Paige through their examination and as they make their confirmation vows this Sunday.

12/21/2024

Day 21 of the Advent Audio calendar
"The Angels of God"

Audio Advent Calendar - Day 21Today's Poem: "The Angels of God"

12/16/2024

"A New Life"
Day 16 of the Audio Advent Calendar

Audio Advent Calendar 2024 - Day 16Today's Poem: "A New Life"

12/11/2024

Day 11 of the Audio Advent Calendar:
Lights, Sounds, Blessings

Audio Advent Calendar 2024Day 2Today's Poem: Lights, Sounds, Blessings